A Suffolk teenager’s letter written eight years ago has led to a new traffic signal aimed at protecting firefighters and the public near Fire Station 10.
Ashtyn Elliott says she was just 11 years old when she first asked the city to install a stoplight outside the station on Bennett’s Pasture Road.
“I really wanted to ensure the safety of the all the firefighters that work here, and I feel like it’s very important to make sure that they’re safe when they’re leaving and coming back,” Elliott said.
The stoplight was officially switched on Tuesday, giving crews a signal to control traffic as they respond to calls along a busy, two-lane road…